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Company Inches U.S. Ag Toward Autonomy

By Jack Zemlicka posted on February 26, 2016 | Posted in Precision Sales, Service & Support
Recent years have seen momentum build for autonomous vehicles in agriculture as a potentially more efficient and durable alternative to today’s machinery. But to bring autonomy to North American agriculture, it’s going to have to be phased in, says Kraig Schulz, president and CEO of Autonomous Tractor Cooperation.
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FAA to Establish UAS Aviation Rulemaking Committee

The FAA is establishing an aviation rulemaking committee with industry stakeholders to develop recommendations for a regulatory framework that would allow certain unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to be operated over people who are not directly involved in the operation of the aircraft.
February 25, 2016 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics
The FAA is establishing an aviation rulemaking committee with industry stakeholders to develop recommendations for a regulatory framework that would allow certain unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to be operated over people who are not directly involved in the operation of the aircraft.
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[Webinar] Bridging the Precision Gap: Integrating Agronomic Service for Profit

By Jack Zemlicka posted on February 25, 2016 | Posted in Dealer Development
During this webinar, Devin Dubois, vice president of integrated solutions at Western Sales in Rosetown, Sask., details the implementation, challenges and results of adding agronomic service to Western Sales' precision business, as well as key considerations for dealers looking at adding agronomic service. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
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Record $4.6 Billion Invested in Agtech Sector Last Year

AgFunder reported a record $4.6 billion of investment into the agriculture technologies sector for 2015, almost double the $2.36 billion invested in 2014, and outpacing growth in the broader venture capital market.
February 22, 2016 | Posted in Industry News
AgFunder reported a record $4.6 billion of investment into the agriculture technologies sector for 2015, almost double the $2.36 billion invested in 2014, and outpacing growth in the broader venture capital market.
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